CHICKEN KITCHEN
11403 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33156 · 305 278 2800
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 6 live flies in kitchen area; landing on seasoning and sauce containers. Observed 2 live flies in bathroom hallway. Observed 5 live flies on dry food racks outside of walk in cooler in kitchen area.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at front counter tie hair up and continue working with food. Inspector spoke with manager on proper handwash techniques.
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee leave restroom and enter kitchen without handwash. Inspector spoke with manager on proper handwash techniques.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warmer: sweet potato (117F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 2 hours. Operator placed potato in oven to be reheated.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed watches and bracelet worn by food handler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves.
Nov 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks in kitchen area. Observed on knife magnet in kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelet and watch engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint for two employees at front counter.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed inside walk in cooler entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler. Observed exterior of soda machine with dust accumulation.
Nov 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 6 live flies in kitchen area; landing on seasoning and sauce containers. Observed 2 live flies in bathroom hallway. Observed 5 live flies on dry food racks outside of walk in cooler in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table: corn (103F - Hot Holding); Maduros (107F - Hot Holding); broccoli (129F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour. Inspector had operator place items in oven to be reheated. Observed in warmer on cook line: sweet potato (120F - Hot Holding); Maduros (100F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour prior to inspection. Inspector had operator place items back in oven to be reheated.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed windex stored next to hand sink on front counter; not in use.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponges and foil stored in hand sink in kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection. Observed employee fill container with water rom hand sink in kitchen area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen area; operator replaced during inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks in kitchen area. Observed on knife magnet in kitchen area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle next to grill.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of soda on prep table in kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker on dry food racks outside in back of kitchen area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelet and watch engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint for two employees at front counter.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed inside walk in cooler entrance.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice on floor in kitchen area next to dry food rack. Operator removed from floor at time of inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed on site. Observed most recent inspection not printed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler. Observed exterior of soda machine with dust accumulation.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed containers stored on floor in back of kitchen area.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee return from bathroom area and enter kitchen and began turning grilled chicken at grill without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter steam table yellow rice (121F - Hot Holding); black beans (130F - Hot Holding); as per manager for about 2 hours. Manager increased heat to bring reheating items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at triple sink area blocked with containers.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at entrance of prep area from lobby used to store soiled whisk. Manager removed and cleaned sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed for all.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter reach in cooler soiled with spilled sauces.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cilantro rice (109F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than an hour. Operator placed product on stove to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade-soiled. Employee started cleaning during inspection.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing bowls with hat on but hair is not up.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken seasoning bucket stored on floor at kitchen.operator removed the bucket from the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt inside plastic container not labeled at kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn mix (47 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (121 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. Asper operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the product to the oven to reheat it. Final temperature 171 °F (Reheating)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee serving food wearing bracelet and a watch front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator changed the solution. Final concentration Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300 ppm).
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with rice not identified by common name.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (60 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler with temperature at 55°F. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the cheese to another reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (121 F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the product to be reheating.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee sent the can opener to the three compartment sink to be cleaned.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer at spray bottle not labeled next to hand sink front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. At front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler for shredded cheese at 55°F. Operator moved the shredded cheese to another reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with different flours and rice not identified by common name at preparation area.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed one Raid for household use only on the table next to hand wash sink front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (126F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than 30 mins. Operator moved the products to the kitchen to be reheated. final temperature beans (183F - Reheating)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bucket inside of hand wash sink front counter. Operator removed the bucket.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water in men's bathroom at 79°F after three minutes running water. Hot water line is off.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse on top of rice container
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket of walk in cooler in disrepair
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed one chicken flavored soup based stored on floor under the oven.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall outside of walk-in cooler in disrepair
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the chicken base and rice
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located at front counter
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single service articles not inverted at shelf located in front of walk in cooler. Operator inverted
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with black mold like substance on the wall at three compartment sink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from three compartment sink faucet
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (52 F - Cold Holding); corn (52 F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50 F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. As per operator for less than two hours. And corn mix (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator called the technician to review the walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (130 F - Hot Holding) at hot box, and corn (117 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the oven to reheat the products.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container with curry in front of the hand wash sink, one located front counter. Operator removed the container.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee Reporting Agreement was provided.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil with handle touching the salt. Operator removed utensil.
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